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Droxistad Kid 250mg is a product of Pymepharco Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, used to treat many types of infections caused by bacteria. Droxistad is a cephalosporin antibiotic.
1. What is the drug Droxistad kid 250mg and the drug Droxistad 500?
Droxistad contains the active ingredient Cefadroxil, which is a drug belonging to the 1st generation Cephalosporin group. Droxistad is used to treat mild and moderate infections of the respiratory tract, tonsillitis, urinary tract infections - genitals, skin - soft tissues,...
Droxistad medicine only treats infections caused by bacteria. . For viral infections (such as flu, common cold) Droxistad will not be effective.
1.1. What is Droxistad Kid 250mg? Each pack of Droxistad Kid 250mg 3g contains the main active ingredient Cefadroxil (in the form of Cefadroxil monohydrate) with a concentration of 250mg and other excipients just enough.
Droxistad Kid 250mg is prepared in the form of oral powder with the following packing forms: Box of 12 packs x 3g, box of 14 packs x 3g, box of 24 packs x 3g.
1.2. What is Droxistad 500? Droxistad 500 is available as a hard capsule, packaged in 10 blisters x 10 hard capsules. Contains the active ingredient Cefadroxil (as Cefadroxil monohydrate) with a concentration of 500mg and other excipients just enough.
2. What are the uses of Droxistad?
2.1. What does Droxistad do? Like all beta-lactam antibiotics, the active ingredient Cefadroxil binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located within the bacterial cell wall, inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. third and final stage.
Cefadroxil has a medium spectrum of activity, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains. Gram-positive bacteria such as pneumococci, staphylococcus, streptococci and some Gram-negative bacteria such as E.coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Shigella.
Cefadroxil-resistant strains: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Enterobacter, Proteus with positive indole reaction, Bacteroid, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
2.2. In what cases is Droxistad indicated? Droxistad is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by the following susceptible microorganisms:
Acute - chronic, recurrent and complicated urinary tract infections. Skin and skin structure infections. Tonsillitis and pharyngitis caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. Droxistad is effective in completely eradicating Streptococci in the nasopharyngeal region. Lower respiratory tract infections, eg pneumonia, bronchiectasis, exacerbation of chronic bronchitis,... Bone and joint infections.
3. How to use Droxistad to be effective?
Patients only take antibiotics when there is a bacterial infection, using any antibiotic when not needed can make it ineffective for future infections.
3.1. How to use Droxistad Kid 250mg Droxistad Kid can be used with or without meals, because food does not affect the effect of the drug.
Droxistad kid 250mg is prepared in the form of a powder for oral preparation, so the usage of Droxistad kid medicine is carried out according to the following steps: Put the powdered medicine packet in water – Add a little water to the glass, stir until the medicine dissolves – Drink the medicine. as directed by the doctor.
Dosage of Droxistad Kid
The recommended daily dose in children is 30mg/kg/day, divided into 2 divided doses every 12 hours as indicated. Specific dose is calculated based on body weight: for children under 5kg take 1/2 teaspoon x 2 times/day, for children from 5-10kg: take 1/2 -1 teaspoon x 2 times/ day, for children from 10-20kg: take 1-2 teaspoons x 2 times/day, for children from 20-30kg: take 2-3 teaspoons x 2 times/day. 3.2. How to use the drug Droxistad 500 Droxistad 500 is made in the form of hard capsules, the patient takes the entire tablet with water. Never chew, crush or break the tablet.
Dosage of Droxistad 500
Skin and skin structure infections: 1 gram per day, once or in two divided doses for 10 days. Bone and joint infections and respiratory infections: For mild and moderate infections, the dose is 500mg x 2 times/day; for severe infections 1g x 2 times/day for 7-10 days or longer. 3.3. How to handle missed dose and overdose Droxistad missed dose : Take as soon as you remember, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as directed. Never take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose: Possible symptoms such as: diarrhea, nausea, convulsions when using an overdose of Droxistad. Patients should immediately go to the nearest medical center for symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.
4. Undesirable effects when taking Droxistad
Patients should immediately contact the nearest medical center if the following symptoms appear: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
In addition to the above symptoms, droxistad can also cause side effects such as: severe stomach pain, watery or bloody diarrhea (even if it happened several months after your last dose), fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, seizures, weakness, confusion, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) ; or kidney problems such as urinating little or no, feeling tired or short of breath, swollen feet or ankles. Patients should notify their doctor immediately if the above symptoms appear.
If you have these symptoms, do not use antidiarrheal or opioid medicinal products, as these can make symptoms worse.
It is possible that the above undesirable effects are not all. Therefore, if you have any unusual signs while using Droxistad, please contact your doctor immediately for advice.
5. Notes before using Droxistad
During the use of Droxistad, patients need to pay attention to the following issues:
You should not use Droxistad if you are allergic to Cefadroxil or other Cephalosporin antibiotics (Cefdinir, Cefalexin, ..). Inform your treating doctor if you have ever: Are allergic to any medications (especially to penicillins). Intestinal problems or a history of kidney disease. Before taking any medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or intend to become pregnant during treatment.
Droxistad Kid 250mg is a product of Pymepharco Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, used to treat many types of infections caused by bacteria. Droxistad is a cephalosporin antibiotic. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take the drug according to the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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